Excalidraw
Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams
About Excalidraw
Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams Deploy Excalidraw on your own server with GoPanel.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Excalidraw support real-time collaboration?
- Yes, Excalidraw supports real-time collaboration where multiple users can draw on the same canvas simultaneously. Self-hosted instances need the collaboration server component. Each session gets a shareable link.
- Can I use Excalidraw offline?
- Yes, Excalidraw works offline as a PWA (Progressive Web App). Drawings are saved to your browser's local storage. When you regain internet access, you can export or share your work.
- Does Excalidraw support custom libraries?
- Yes, you can create and import custom shape libraries in Excalidraw. Libraries are JSON files containing reusable components — icons, UI elements, diagrams — that you can drag onto the canvas. Many community libraries are available.
- Can I export Excalidraw drawings?
- Yes, Excalidraw supports exporting to PNG, SVG, clipboard, and its native .excalidraw format. SVG exports are fully editable. You can also embed Excalidraw drawings in Notion, Obsidian, and other tools via plugins.
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App Details
- Category
- Productivity
- Language
- Canvas
- License
- MIT
- Website
- docs.excalidraw.com/docs
View on GitHub
excalidraw/excalidraw
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